Severe Weather Flashcard Study Guide

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What should you do if a tsunami is headed to your area?

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Go underground to a basement.

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What is a powerful quickly spinning air mass called?

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Tornado.

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What is a tsunami?

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A massive wave formed by underwater earthquakes.

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What is a blizzard?

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A winter storm dropping many feet of snow in a short time.

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Where do hurricanes get their energy from?

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Warm, humid air above the ocean.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What causes a tornado?

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A combination of warm, moist air and cold, dry air.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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A scale used to measure the intensity of hurricanes.

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What is the difference between a watch and a warning?

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A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather; a warning means severe weather is occurring.

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What is lightning?

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A sudden electrostatic discharge during a storm.